SK Chemicals eyes European can-coating market

SK Chemicals is positioning its polyester resin business to capture new opportunities in Europe’s can-coating market as tighter restrictions on bisphenol A take effect in the European Union. The new regulation, which came into full force in July, is expected to accelerate the replacement of BPA-based epoxy coatings that have traditionally been used to prevent corrosion and protect food and beverages from direct contact with metal. Polyester-based coatings have consequently emerged as a leading a